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# Architect, OpenShift - Active Top Secret Clearance

- **Company:** Red Hat
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $130,420.0 - $215,300.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Active Directory, Identity and Access Management, Linux System Administration, Open Source Technology, OpenShift, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Kubernetes, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dcjobsite.com/job.asp?id=3466368673&tx=JL3933FFP&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

The Red Hat Services team is looking for an OpenShift Architect to design and deliver strategic solutions that solve our clients' business challenges, through technical leadership, hands-on implementation, and enablement of recommended practices. In this role, you will play a key role as a promoter of the adoption of Red Hat's solutions for our customers by using your technical expertise, and interpersonal skills. You'll need to have a balance of solid technical experience, team leadership, awareness of open source, thorough understanding of business processes, and the ability to identify and solve issues at an enterprise level., * 5+ years experience in a solution architect, enterprise architect or technical consultant role

 * Track record for creating architectural designs and leading a team on implementation toward successful customer outcomes
 * Demonstrated ability to oversee project delivery including collaborating on project timelines and scope of work, identifying stakeholder needs and setting expectations
 * Experience working collaboratively across diverse teams and stakeholders
 * An ability and desire to mentor and experience with mentoring and coaching team members
 * Experience leading teams in workshops, enablement, or engagements
 * Associate or Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science or a technical discipline
 * Experience leading successful modern cloud platform consulting engagements
 * Experience with Red Hat Openshift and/or underlying components like Kubernetes and containers
 * Experience with Linux system administration, preferably Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) or a derivative
 * Experience with Identity Management technologies, including but not limited to Red Hat Identity Manager, Microsoft Active Directory or other identity providers.

## Description

* Guide customers in building scalable, optimally managed solutions and adaptable to technological improvements using Red Hat technologies.
 * Lead and deliver Services discovery sessions to educate customers on Red Hat technologies and best practices.
 * Support the creation and review of task lists, accurately scoping projects and ensuring alignment with customer requirements.
 * Provide technical expertise during presales activities.
 * Build and maintain solid customer relationships, fostering collaboration and success.
 * Clearly articulate the value of the Red Hat Services Portfolio, including Consulting, Training, and Technical Account Managers and integrate services into customer solutions.
 * Provide customer feedback to internal teams to enhance product offerings and services.
 * Lead internal initiatives that foster innovation, efficiency, and growth within the Services business.
 * Continuously learn, grow, and adapt to new skills and technologies
 * Regular travel to client locations, up to weekly according to project needs